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Developing a Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Gynecologic Cancer Survivors Undergoing Pelvic Exams

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Coleman, JN; Arthur, SS; Lachman, SE; Choi, Y; Zerubavel, N; Davidson, B; Reese, JB; Shelby, RA
Published in: Women's Reproductive Health
January 1, 2024

Regular pelvic exams after completing cancer treatment are critical for detecting endometrial and cervical cancer recurrence. Patients report high levels of distress and pain during exams. We conducted in-depth individual interviews with patients (N = 13) and providers (N = 10) to explore patients’ pelvic exam experiences and intervention preferences. Findings suggested that most patients experience exam-related distress and pain, and a telemedicine cognitive behavioral intervention targeting anxiety and pain would be acceptable and feasible for most patients. Findings informed PEACE (Pelvic Examination and Anxiety Coping skills for Empowerment) intervention development. Formative work is described, including a conceptual model, qualitative data collection and analysis, and session content.

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Women's Reproductive Health

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2329-3713

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2329-3691

Publication Date

January 1, 2024
 

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Coleman, J. N., Arthur, S. S., Lachman, S. E., Choi, Y., Zerubavel, N., Davidson, B., … Shelby, R. A. (2024). Developing a Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Gynecologic Cancer Survivors Undergoing Pelvic Exams. Women’s Reproductive Health. https://doi.org/10.1080/23293691.2024.2363820
Coleman, J. N., S. S. Arthur, S. E. Lachman, Y. Choi, N. Zerubavel, B. Davidson, J. B. Reese, and R. A. Shelby. “Developing a Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Gynecologic Cancer Survivors Undergoing Pelvic Exams.” Women’s Reproductive Health, January 1, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1080/23293691.2024.2363820.
Coleman JN, Arthur SS, Lachman SE, Choi Y, Zerubavel N, Davidson B, et al. Developing a Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Gynecologic Cancer Survivors Undergoing Pelvic Exams. Women’s Reproductive Health. 2024 Jan 1;
Coleman, J. N., et al. “Developing a Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Gynecologic Cancer Survivors Undergoing Pelvic Exams.” Women’s Reproductive Health, Jan. 2024. Scopus, doi:10.1080/23293691.2024.2363820.
Coleman JN, Arthur SS, Lachman SE, Choi Y, Zerubavel N, Davidson B, Reese JB, Shelby RA. Developing a Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Gynecologic Cancer Survivors Undergoing Pelvic Exams. Women’s Reproductive Health. 2024 Jan 1;

Published In

Women's Reproductive Health

DOI

EISSN

2329-3713

ISSN

2329-3691

Publication Date

January 1, 2024